R&D Chemist

Arbetsbeskrivning
Are you a polymer chemist with experience in coatings? Are you seeking a project manager role where you develop new coating technologies in collaboration with industry and academia? Then the role as R&D Chemist at Beckers Group might be your next step! 

Beckers Group is looking for a self-reliant polymer or formulation chemist to join our Long-Term Research group.  Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop high performance, new generation coating technology for our customers.

This is a highly communicative role. You will align activities in international collaborations and report progress on research projects at internal meetings with representatives from other Becker manufacturing-sites and R&D Laboratories. and also meet with raw material suppliers and equipment suppliers to keep up with new technologies and trends in the market
The position is based in Märsta (Stockholm) and you report directly to the LTR Laboratory Manager. The position will include occasional international travels to other Becker manufacturing sites and R&D-sites.






Ansvarsområden
Responsibility for the development of new improved products, systems or applications using a variety of engineering methods to meet specifications and functional requirements
Develop new products using innovative ideas and sustainable materials 
Maintain contact with raw material suppliers and research groups from Industry and Academia
Test whether the correct R&D methods are used, and the conclusions are founded correctly


Kvalifikationer
PhD in Chemistry, preferably in a Polymer or Coatings related Science
Prior R&D experience in the paint or coatings industry would be desirable, but is not essential
Experience with DSC, rheology and FTIR is a plus
You are fluent, both written and verbal in English


In order to succeed in this position, you need to be result-oriented, flexible and creative
You are methodical, organized and communicative
You have technical interest and willingness to stay current in your technical knowledge
Self-reliant and unafraid of making and implementing decisions 
Ability to build good relationships, including with colleagues from different cultures
You embrace Beckers’ values: Customer focus, Team Spirit, Trust and Integrity, and Shape and Adapt






Ansökan
In this recruitment Becker Industrial Coatings is collaborating with Randstad Life Sciences. Please contact recruitment consultant Peter Janson for questions. Please submit your application in English as soon as possible, and no later than Aug 7th 2022.

Om företaget
Becker Industrial Coatings (Beckers) is a global coatings company with leading positions in coil- and special coatings. It supplies to architectural and transport industries, appliance manufacturers, agricultural, construction and earthmoving equipment (ACE), as well as an array of industrial equipment.The company also provides striking finishes for mobile phones and other electronic devices. Beckers supports long-term, sustainable development and life-cycle thinking and also strives to minimize negative environmental impact from our operations and products. Our vision is to offer sustainable coatings systems.

Becker Industrial Coatings is privately owned through Lindéngruppen AB.  Beckers group is active with 24 production sites in 19 countries. It can serve its customers anywhere with innovative, world-class solutions and products